Senna Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,992
Total Quantity
97.1K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+231%
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,992 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,150 to the NHS. This is 231% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
171
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,992 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 97,130 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,150 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +231% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,992 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +231% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.